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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Median wages for the broader occupation, Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining, are $38.22 / hour.

Education:

Associate's degree is typically required.

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $38.22
Statewide median: $25.22

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining *

Area Low Median High
U S
$21.93 $24.69 $30.46
Minnesota
$29.8 $38.22 $44.2
Central Minnesota
$29.09 $35.74 $45.32
Northeast Minnesota
$37.59 $38.45

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